Out of all the guys that showed up on iMPACT! this week, Sean Waltman
has the best chance of sticking around and actually doing well in TNA.
Sean Waltman in TNA
Almost as soon as it was announced that Hulk Hogan was going to be teaming
up with TNA, rumors about the return of the nWo started to spread.
How can it not?
Hulk Hogan was immediately given a lot of powers, and he does have a
history of bringing in his people. Kevin Nash was already on the TNA
roster. Scott Hall and Sean Waltman were both out of rehab; both were
working for smaller wrestling companies.
It was inevitable that fans were going to see an nWo reunion (or whatever
name they decide to go with) in TNA.
On the big January 4, 2010 edition of TNA iMPACT!, Sean Waltman and
Scott Hall both indeed returned to TNA. As the two walked through the
audience, there was some electricity in the air still.
Sean Waltman was back in wrestling and back in TNA.
Last Man Standing
Of all the new guys that showed up on TNA iMPACT! this week, Sean Waltman
appears to be the one that has the best chance of sticking around for
a bit (provided he stay out of trouble).
Scott Hall looked old and out of shape. As good as he still is on the
mic, that's not going to be enough to keep him around for the long run.
Even if he got back in shape, there's still the question of whether or
not he wants to stick around anyways.
Sean Morley (formerly known as Val Venis) and Orlando Jordan are more
than likely going to be hovering around the midcard scene for a few months
before bolting.
Despite their friendship with Hulk Hogan, don't expect to see the Nasty
Boys around for too long either. They'll probably do a quick programs
with Team 3D and take off.
That leaves Sean Waltman as the last man standing. There's a couple
of ways for TNA to make good use of him. X Division
One of the ways to use Sean Waltman is to bring some spotlight to the
X division.
The division has fallen back into the shadows as of late. Sure, the
wrestling is still incredible, but the focus is no longer on it.
With the arrival of Sean Waltman and Jeff Hardy, the division could
easily capture people's attention once again. Sean Waltman especially
is a character, which is a part of the division that the company sometimes
forgets to focus on.
He doesn't need to win the belt. He just needs to add character to things. Tag Team Division
Kevin Nash has never been an incredible athlete inside of a wrestling
ring. He might have been a good athlete when he was playing college basketball
at the University of Tennessee, but those days are long gone.
At this point in his career, it might be best for TNA to find someone
for him to tag with. Having a partner means that he doesn't necessarily
have to work the entire match. His mic skills can still be utilized to
the fullest.
Sean Waltman, a real life friend of Kevin Nash, would seem like a logical
choice for that spot. Closing Thoughts
There's a chance that Sean Waltman could be out the door the same that
Scott Hall leaves. However, it would be a good story to see him becoming
relevant in the business again. |
